A machine component in the form of a strip 10 mm wide by 2 mm deep by 120 mm long will be loaded at its center as a beam simply supported 10 mm from each end. a) From the possibilities given below, which material would you select if the maximum allowable load is 100 N and the strip cannot weigh more than 5 grams nor cost more than 2 cents? b) Which material would you select if the maximum allowable load is 115 N and the strip cannot weigh more than 5 grams nor cost more than 5 cents? c) If the beam was loaded to 10 N which material would you select for minimum deflection if weight were not a consideration?

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